SALEM - The date has been set for next summer's big car event, the Quaker City Super Nats.
Salem Mayor Jerry Wolford and Quaker City Raceway owner Dan Swindell announced their decision Wednesday to hold their events Thursday, June 10, through Sunday, June 13.
The event will include activities at the Quaker City drag strip followed by more events downtown throughout the evenings.
In a release, the men called the event the "first annual" and the date is a weekend earlier than the traditional date for the Steel Valley Super Nationals, which they recently announced a split from following the expiration of the final year of the contract with the previous promoters.
Wolford also announced Wednesday that Director of Public Service and Safety Steve Andres will serve as the After Party's overall coordinator. However, businesses, organizations and those individuals interested in participating and planning the event are invited to attend a meeting for the After Party, which will be set for a date later this month. Vendors and entertainers interested in participating have already begun to step forward, although many more will be needed.
Both Wolford and Swindell were eagerly discussing some possible plans for the upcoming event on Wednesday, although details are not yet being released.
The announcement came in contrast to rumors published on the Web site of the "Crusin' Times" that CORE Promotions was in discussions again with Swindell to renew the Steel Valley Super Nationals' contract.
